What Are The Top Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Threats

November 30, 2015
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Canoga Park Heating & Air Conditioning

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The quality of the air you breathe has an impact on your health. This is
why maintaining good indoor air quality, or IAQ, in the home and workplace
are so important. Indoor smoking bans across the nation have done a lot
to improve indoor air but many other airborne contaminants are still IAQ threats.

Top Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Threats

Gas Appliances

Carbon monoxide has no color or odor and it can be deadly. A small amount
of this noxious gas is released every time a gas appliance turns on. The
exposure is minimal unless there is something wrong with the equipment.
You should have your gas appliances inspected by a professional as part
of your preventive home maintenance plan. Install home CO alarms away
from vents and choose devices that signal a warning when it is time for
replacement.

Paint And Furniture

The PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) found in wall paint and protective
coatings for carpeting and the upholstery on your furniture are helpful
for repelling stains and water but they are toxic when released into the air.

Health Problems Associated With Poor IAQ

Some research indicates that over exposure to some airborne contaminants
can be a trigger for a variety of health problems including allergy sensitivities
and asthma. Exposure may also increase the risk of other problems and
a variety of respiratory ailments.

Air Purification Services In Glendale, California

To create a healthy living environment for you and your family, it’s
important to get regular fresh air throughout the home by opening up the
windows. Fans can also at least help move the air. More importantly and
to make the greatest impact, Canoga Park Heating and Air Conditioning
offers air quality assessments for your home and effective
air purification services in the Glendale area of California.